Canada Gold Rush Trail Adventure

Group Tour Canada - Gold Rush Trail - 20 days Calgary - Anchorage from $4100 USD

If you’re looking to travel back in time, where wilderness is king, look no further than our trip through Western Canada Camping Trip through British Columbia and the Yukon all the way up to Alaska in spring or autumn. Animals, glaciers, and varying cultures that have been thriving for hundreds of years in this unforgiving land will captivate and inspire the most avid of traveler. On the roads we’ll be traveling, you’re more likely to see bears, moose, and caribou over seeing another traveler. The mountain views out our spacious windows are immense and you’ll need plenty of space on your memory card. When we finally do reach local villages, you’ll be given an insight into native culture with the ‘Ksan Historical Village or entertained by the city perpetually set in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush. Come and join us on an epic road trip while camping in Canada!

CALGARY

Day 1: Arrive for Group Meeting and Dinner (H)

BANFF

Days 2/3: We will try and visit Lake Louise and / or hike in any of the surroundings/amazing lakes close to Banff. The following day we can enjoy the small but vibrant town of Banff, hike Tunnel/Sulphur Mountains or visit the Banff Hot Springs (optional) to soak overlooking the Canadian Rockies. (C)

ICEFIELDS PARKWAY

Day 4: One of the most picturesque drives in all of North America. Make sure your camera batteries are charged because it will be firing non-stop with all the breathtaking views and over 200 glaciers. (C)

JASPER

Day 5/6: Less touristy than Banff, Jasper is no less an entertaining little town. We will explore Maligne Canyon and lake with abundant hiking opportunities, mountain biking and other optional activities are available along with wildlife viewing. (C)

YELLOWHEAD HIGHWAY

Day 7/8: Traverse Alberta into British Columbia along the Yellowhead Highway and Mt Robson. Camp along the Fraser Lake and explore this old fur-trading post area. (BC)

FIRST NATION VILLAGE

Day 9: Visit the ‘Ksan Historical Village where you’ll experience the village and learn of its heritage as it has existed for centuries. (C)

MEZIADIN LAKE

Day 10: We’ll make our way to the start of the Cassiar Highway along with a side trip to the Bear Glacier. (BC)

CASSIAR HIGHWAY

Days 11/12: One of the most scenic and prolific roads to spot black bear. “Into the wild” is an understatement. The Cassiar Highway was part of the Hudson Trading Company, mining, and logging. (BC)

WHITEHORSE

Day 13/14: Whitehorse is located on the Yukon River where you can check out the historic paddleboat, the SS Klondike. An included side trip to the town of Skagway where the Klondike Gold Rush started from the waters here and climbed up the Chilkoot Pass. (C)

DAWSON CITY

Day 15/16/17: A visit to this lively and historic Klondike gold rush city perpetually set in 1896 includes checking out Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Gambling Hall, Jack London’s cabin, and trying the Sour Toe Cocktail. Don’t forget free gold panning! (BC)

CHICKEN/TOK

Day 18/19: Cross over the Yukon River on a short ferry ride to drive the Top of the World Highway. See remnants of old mining operations along the way to Chicken, AK. (C)

ANCHORAGE

Day 20: A beautiful drive on our final day surrounded by the Wrangell and Chugach Mountains. There are some spectacular views of the Matanuska glacier on our way to Anchorage (-)

Departure Dates and Trip Info

Combine Trips!

All of our trips can be combined! For example check out the Alaska Salmon Run Adventure for your ultimate North American Overland Adventure! Please contact us for discounts if you are interested in multiple trips!

Included in Trip Price

20-day tour in overland vehicle
Accommodations outlined for nights in Hostel/Campsites
All meals cooked off the bus (19xBreakfast, 16xLunch, 16xDinner, sometimes we go out for dinner/lunch at your own costs)
Visit K’san Historical Village
Visit Takhini Hot springs Whitehorse (depending on Covid policies/things might change)
Side Trip to Skagway
Gold Panning Dawson City
Entrance into Diamond Tooth Gertie’s Gambling Hall Dawson City (depending on Covid policies, things might change and we might include other activities that are safe to do)
Hikes/Walks at Lake Luise and Icefields Parkway
Admission to National Parks and Monuments
Pre-departure meeting to welcome and provide you with a good understanding of the trip ahead
Services of two trained/commercially certified leaders/drivers
Fully equipped Overland vehicle
High quality four person tents (sleeping only two), camp chairs and cooking equipment
Information regarding places to be visited, history, flora and fauna